Certificate of Sports Nutrition

• Dietary nutrients
• Daily intake of nutrients (RDI)
• Daily intake of protein and energy
• Daily intake of selected vitamins
• Daily intake of selected minerals
• The balanced diet
• The food pyramid
• Carbohydrates, proteins and fats
• The glycaemic index
• Food composition tables

• Chemical energy
• Calories
• Sources of energy in food
• Calorie content
• Energy systems in the human body
• Sources of energy in the form of ATP
• The calorie cost of everyday activities

• Aerobic capacity
• Metabolism
• Respiratory quotient (RQ OR RE)
• Energy expenditure
• Exercising
• Energy sources during exercise
• Proteins
• Fitness testing / assessment
• Body weight and percentage fat
• Body mass index
• Electronic / light body composition analysers
• Heart rate
• Lung capacity
• Cardiovascular score
• Aerobic fitness
• Cardiorespiratory endurance
• 12 minute fitness test
• Before fitness testing

• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Fats
• Other nutrients
• Meal timing
• Recipes

• Carbohydrate loading
• Pre competition eating
• Eating during competition
• Competition, fatigue and nutrition
• Recovery requirements
• Training and fatigue
• Training response
• Recovery from exercise

• Function of water in the body
• How much fluid is needed?
• Water and solute regulation
• Electrolytes
• Water and body temperature regulation
• Fluid intake before, during and after exercise
• Intravenous fluid replacement
• Fluid loss during exercise

• Body composition
• Body composition to performance
• Body mass index

• The mechanics of weight loss
• Why athletes want to lose weight
• Weight loss and physical performance
• Weight change and low energy diets
• Tips for losing body fat
• Safe weight reduction diets
• Eating disorders
• Conversion tables

• Training for size
• Gaining muscle mass
• Sports supplements
• Drug testing
• Glossary of sports terminology

When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.

Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.

In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.

If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.

In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

• Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
• Improve your employment opportunities;
• Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
• High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
• No entry requirements;
• All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
• Unlimited tutor support;
• Easy to understand course content;
• We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
• Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
• Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

The approximate study hours for this course is 50 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).

While printed materials are not available for purchase, PDF copies are available for download and self-printing for this program.

You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!

Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.

BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.

Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.

Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.

Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.